Falsehood Quote by Howard L. Salter
““You don’t have to feed the lie if you don’t want it to. If you make it credible it will become that, but only in your mind and only as disproportionate as you’ve decided it is. Truth has a way of being more persistent and if the two ever meet, truth will win.””
About This Quote
Believing a falsehood can make it feel real, but truth persists and ultimately prevails when confronted.
In simple terms: Belief can give lies power, but truth endures.
Key Takeaway
Question false beliefs, trust evidence.
Themes
truth
psychology
belief
critical thinking
Mood
thoughtful
determined
Type
Falsehood:1
Liars:0
Lies:1
Psychology:1
Truth:1
Truth Win:0
Make Credible:0
Credible Mind:0
Feed Lie:0
Decided Truth:0
When to use this quote
- personal reflection
- debate
- media consumption
Key Concepts
cognitive bias
truth persistence
mindset
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you test the credibility of a claim?
- What habits help you stay aligned with truth?
A Different Perspective
Truth may be ignored if people avoid confronting it.
![“A mind conscious of right laughs at the falsehoods of rumour. [Lat., Conscia mens recti famae mendacia risit.]” quote by Ovid](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/95c/ovid-276_conscious_a-mind-conscious-of-right-laughs-at-the_12185.jpg)
